| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $155.44 | 8.390% | $168.4814 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.56 | 5.607% | $260.3846 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.36 | 8.159% | $54.4689 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.65 | 11.870% | $53.3061 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.43 | 8.662% | $253.6497 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.50 | 12.430% | $223.1736 | $223.17 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.35 | 11.324% | $278.6996 | $278.70 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.29 | $1,292.1639 | $1,292.16 | $1,292.15 | $1,292.20 | |